Definition of CLERICAL

clerical

Plural: clericals

Adjective

  • of or relating to clerks
    • "clerical work"
  • of or relating to the clergy
    • "clerical collar"

Adjective Satellite

  • appropriate for or engaged in office work
    • "clerical skills"
    • "a clerical job"
    • "the clerical staff"

Adj

  • Of or relating to clerks or their work.
  • Of or relating to the clergy.

Noun

  • A cleric; a member of the clergy.
  • A member of the clergy.
  • Clerical garments.

Examples

  • His opponent played CLERICAL, reminding him of the solemnity of their word duel.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin clēricālis (“clerical”), from clēricus (“clergyman, priest”).

Synonyms

cleric

Scrabble Score: 12

clerical: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
clerical: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clerical: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

clerical: valid Words With Friends Word